Ax Volume 1: A Collection of Alternative Manga

by Shinya Komatsu, Shigehiro Okada, Kataoka Toyo, et al.

A groundbreaking introduction to the most creative and cutting-edge works of Japanese independent comics, presented in English for the first time, AX is the premier Japanese magazine for alternative... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603090428
• ISBN13: 9781603090421
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Top Shelf Productions
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

an interesting compilation 30% of the time

I bought this collection solely for the reason that Yoshihiro Tatsumi (A Drifting Life, Black Blizzard, Abandon the Old in Tokyo, etc.) had an included short story, so I wasn't expecting too much otherwise. I was mainly attempting to collect any and all Tatsumi available with this particular purchase. Now, I would like to say it was worth it just for his short story (and for me it was), but in regards to content otherwise, it was pretty disappointing. There were a few other shorts that were charming, but the bulk seemed to be what I can only refer to as "internet manga". Poor art and weak writing strung together by some phantom theme. Now, if you're a fan of Tatsumi, pick one up most definitely--- but maybe wait till the price drops a bit before you do.